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The Underachievers (1988)
Directed by Jackie Kong
Overview
Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.
Length 86 minutes
Actors
Edward Albert | Barbara Carrera | Michael Pataki | Vic Tayback | Mark Blankfield | James Van Patten | Susan Tyrrell | Garrett Morris | Fox Harris | Monte Landis | Burton Gilliam | Jewel Shepard | Rick Burks | Carl Crew | Burt Ward | Francine York | Becky LeBeau | Drew Godderis | Roslyn Kind | Judd Omen